Dr Kathy Paige

Welcome to my home page. I currently teach in the 3-9 Primary/Middle Program at Mawson Lakes Campus. I work with colleagues to provide an interdisciplinary approach to science and mathematics education with a focus on ecological sustainability. Team members include Mike Chartres, David Lloyd, Richard Smith and Oksana Daniel.

My background involves 17 years as a classroom teacher in a range of settings including country, city, overseas, area and primary schools. I worked in the Curriculum Division of the South Australian Education Department as a curriculum officer in science and technology prior to my arrival at the University of South Australia in 1996 to teach primary science and mathematics education and practicum.

Mike Chartres

David Lloyd

• Science education
• Integrated science and mathematics education with a focus on ecological sustainability
• Curriculum Integration

South Australian Science Teachers Association

Australasian Science Education Research Association

Doctor of Philosophy 2002 Thesis titled: “Primary teacher beliefs and practices in working and thinking scientifically and technologically”––Deakin University,

Master of Education 1996 (specialisation mathematics and science)Thesis titled “Perceptions of 25 women on factors that have contributed to their expertise in teaching science to primary school students” University of South Australia

Bachelor of Education 1989 South Australia College of Advanced Education, South Australia

Diploma of Teaching 1976-Sturt College of Advanced Education, South Australia

• Beginning teachers confidence to teach science and mathematics
• Integration of science, mathematics and environment
• Teacher stories from the Eastern Cape, South africa
• Teacher professional development
• Place based education

Borgelt, I., Brooks, K., Innes,J., Seelander, A., & Paige, K. (2009) Using digital narratives to communicate about place based experiences in science. Teaching Science vol 55,no 1, March, 41-46

Paige, K., Lloyd, D., & Chartres, M. (2008). Moving towards transdisciplinarity: An ecological sustainable focus for science and mathematics pre-service education in the primary/middle years. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 36(1), 19-33.

Paige, K., Chartres,M., & Kenyon, A (2008) Using teacher stories to reveal quality educational practice: An Eastern Cape experience. International Journal of Educational Development, 28, 524-533.

Lloyd, D., & Paige, K. (2008). Valued science and mathematics learning in middle schooling: Connecting to students lived experiences". Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Udon Thani, Thailand.

Paige, K (2008) Assessment through exhibition: Connecting fourth year primary/middle science and mathematics education students to place. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Udon Thani, Thailand.

Paige,K & Whitney, J. (2008) Vanishing boundaries. Making the connections between science and art. Teaching Science.vol 54, no 1, pp. 42-46.

Grant, P.,& Paige,K., (2007) Curriculum Integration: A trial. Australian Journal of Teacher Education vol 32, no 4, Oct 2007

Chartres, M & Paige, K. (2005) One pencil to share.Stories of teacher transformation in science and mathematics from the Eastern Cape, Republic of South Africa Post Pressed Flaxton Queensland.

Paige K., Chartres, M., & Rowell, P. (2004) What is the impact on beginning primary teachers practice of a mathematics and science pre-service education program based on constructivist principles? Science Technology Education Research Papers, University of Waikato, pp33-56

Paige, K., & Chartres, M. (2004) Do Ice cream Wrappers Live in the Freezer? Preservice teachers experiences of engaging children in the early years with science and mathematics through play Science Teaching, vol 50, no 1, pp 39-43

Sellar, S., Whitney, J., & Paige, K. (2004) Science art and teaching: Making connections, Science Teaching Summer 2004 vol 50, issue 4, pp 25-29.

Paige, K. (2003) Come in Spinner: The Science and Technology of Spinners. Primary Investigating, Investigating Primary and Junior Primary Science Journal 19/2 June 2003, pp4-6

Chartres, M.& Paige, K. (2003) Abakhwezeli, Imithamo, Science and Mathematics- A Professional Developemnt Experience in the Eastern Cape of South AfricaOne Story, Investigating, Vol 19, Issue 4 summer 2003

Kenyon, A & V; Ngutu C; Nomgila, N; Chartres, M & Paige, K, 2003 An Eastern Cape Distance Education Experience- A story about developing indigenous primary teachers confidence and competence to teach technology, science and mathematics. Third International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Conference proceedings15-18th January 2003. pp.137-147 East London

Chartres, M., Lloyd, D., & Paige, K. (2003) Integrating science and mathematics in an undergraduate teacher education program Third International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Conference proceedings15-18th January 2003 pp. 561-569 East London

Paige, K. (2003) Using local environments as the context for providing science and design and technology learning experiences in primary classrooms Third International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education 15-18th January 2003.pp 661-671 East London

Paige, K. (2002) Primary teacher beliefs and practice in working and thinking scientifically and technologically Second International Technology Education Research Conference Griffith University, conference proceedings volume 2, 88-95.

Paige, K., & Jane, B. (2000) Working and thinking technologically in primary classrooms: Case study research examining the mutual benefits for teachers and researchers refereed conference proceeding International Conference on Technology Education Research, Surfers Paradise December 2001

I am able to provide media comment in the following areas of expertise:

Discipline: Science Education